Has Joaquin Phoenix lost his mind?

[GMScud]

He's on Letterman right now, and he is completely toasted. Out of his gord. He's twitchy and giving one-word answers. A total mess. Sheesh. Letterman is just mocking him. It's kind of uncomfortable to watch actually.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by ArtMonkDrillz

BREAKING NEWS:
SAN DIEGO, CA: Oscar nominated actor turned rapper Joaquin Phoenix was seen wondering around the streets of San Diego drinking whole milk straight from the carton earlier this afternoon. Many pedestrians audibly questioned why Phoenix was wearing a toga from the movie "Gladiator" but the actor offered no insight. When asked directly for comment the star of such hits as "Walk The Line," "U-Turn" and "Space Camp" merely took a long swig of milk, stared directly at the sun for a few seconds and despondently replied "milk was a bad choice; it's SO hot out today." At that point Phoenix appeared to urinate on a mailbox as he attempted to freestyle rap the plot of the film "8MM."
Authorities are cautioning people to not ask Phoenix to rap or to perform any Johnny Cash covers, as that might only encourage him. However, Hollywood insiders are apparently currently in talks with Mr. Phoenix’s agent, Don King, trying to get Phoenix to perform the opening number at this years Oscar. Whether of not that happens remains to be seen, but either way TMZ.com is just pleased to have a new soul to harvest.

Sounds like he's having a Ron Burgundy moment. "Milk was a bad choice!"

[MTK]

Joaquin Phoenix on Letterman: Real or hoax, that was good TV | PopWatch Blog | EW.com

It's gotta be a joke

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Joaquin Phoenix on Letterman: Real or hoax, that was good TV | PopWatch Blog | EW.com

It's gotta be a joke

I don't know. He's put on a bunch of weight and totally let himself go. He looks and sounds like ass. If this is a joke, to what end? He's making a fool out of himself. Not sure what the motive would be. I hope it is a joke for his sake. He's a great actor, and definitely better off on the big screen than as some drug fueled, Jerry Garcia look alike modern day wanna-be hip hop star.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by GMScud

I don't know. He's put on a bunch of weight and totally let himself go. He looks and sounds like ass. If this is a joke, to what end? He's making a fool out of himself. Not sure what the motive would be. I hope it is a joke for his sake. He's a great actor, and definitely better off on the big screen than as some drug fueled, Jerry Garcia look alike modern day wanna-be hip hop star.

It just seems like too radical of a change. It's too calculated for me. Who knows, maybe he has gone off the deep end... I'm just not buying it right now. He seems like too smart of a guy, at least he used to seem that way.

[FRPLG]

Wtf?

[Hog1]

I don't know how his music career is doing, but I think the heroin addiction thing is working for him. Axel Rose school?? Brian Wilson Jr?
THAT is F...n incredible.
Letterman could not have paid for anything better than that....amazing

[SmootSmack]

That Letterman appearance was phenomenal

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

That Letterman appearance was phenomenal

Spectacular really.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

That Letterman appearance was phenomenal

Hilarious but a little tragic.

[saden1]

I thought Letterman was very disrespectful then again he's only funny when he is disrespectful.

[MTK]

I think even Letterman knows it was a joke.

[itvnetop]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I think even Letterman knows it was a joke.

Not so sure... if you watch the end of the interview, there's a bit of contention there (ie, the gum bit). Eerily reminiscent of the Crispin Glover interview a few years ago.

[Trample the Elderly]

I don't follow celebrities. All I can say is, Cocaine is a hell of a drug.

[GMScud]

Here's a take supporting the theory that it's an act:

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